May 2009
The Tradeston Bridge, Glasgow’s newest pedestrian and cycle crossing, was formally opened on Thursday 14 May by the leader of Glasgow City Council.
Constructed as part of an oversall £33 million regeneration project in Tradeston, other elements involved raising and strengthening existing 100-year-old quay walls and creating new open space and walkways for the public.
Civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall Ltd oversaw the design and build of the unique fin shaped bridge with Halcrow working alongside architects Dissing and Weitling to design and construct the bridge.
Dubbed the ‘Squiggly bridge’ due to its lazy ‘S’ shape, the Tradeston Bridge was designed in this way to accommodate the River Clyde’s tidal range and aid navigational clearance.
Spanning just over 106 metres, the Tradeston Bridge, is an essential component of the development programme for the Tradeston area and was built with funding secured on the basis of the future investment it will encourage on both sides of the river.
Linking Tradeston in the south of the river with the International Financial Services District and the city centre, the bridge provides an improved cycle and pedestrian route, while creating a focal point for the quayside area, with future development potential.
The regeneration project was funded by Glasgow City Council, Scottish Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.